HI SB696

Amends Section 46-13.1 to clarify that volunteer firefighters' compensation benefits shall be computed according to Section 386-181(c) rather than the standard Section 386-51 method.

Modifies Section 386-181(c) to allow wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered (changing "shall not" to "may") when computing average weekly wages for volunteer firefighters and other covered volunteers.

Establishes that volunteer firefighters shall be entitled to workers' compensation benefits based on self-employment income, minimum hourly wage under Chapter 387, and comparable employment wages as applicable.

Maintains that volunteer firefighters serving in capacity of volunteer personnel must sustain injury or death "arising out of and in the course of training, or the performance of duty" to qualify for workers' compensation benefits.

Takes effect January 1, 2050.